Po Leung Kuk is one of the largest charitable organizations in Hong Kong. In 2023, the Kuk celebrated its 145th anniversary and hosted various special exhibitions and events. Its history has always been inextricably intertwined with that of Hong Kong with twists and turns.
The Main Building of Po Leung Kuk was completed in 1932 and has been the home for countless of children admitted to the charity due to inadequate parental care. Upgraded as a Grade I historic building by the Hong Kong SAR Government in Dec 2023, the Main Building is a witness to the Kuk’s charitable works in Causeway Bay since the late 20th century, and is one of the few historical buildings that retain their original purposes in Hong Kong.
Mr. Jayson Leung, Assistant Curator of Po Leung Kuk Museum, will give us the exclusive guided tour about the Main Building’s architectural features, and at the same time to explore its interesting behind-the-scenes stories. Archival materials would also be shown for an exclusive view.
Retrospect of the Po Leung Kuk’s 145th Anniversary:
https://youtu.be/f-9LBE8EkbQ?si=QrJTH_4wMbgcgW60
For more on Po Leung Kuk Museum, please visit:
https://www.poleungkuk.org.hk/en/service/po-leung-kuk-museum
https://www.facebook.com/poleungkukmuseum/
The Speaker
Jayson Leung is the Assistant Curator of Po Leung Kuk Museum, who has curated exhibitions for the museum since 2014. His main interested areas include broadening the use of digital technology for exhibitions and education programmes. In recent years, he has developed “Po Leung Heritage”, a self-guided tour incorporating audio-visual elements for public visitors and designing virtual tours for online access.
Being one of the leading curators for the "Po Leung Kuk 145th Anniversary: Building Charity with Benevolence" Special Exhibition hosted at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum between October 2023 and February 2024, Jayson has contributed to research archival documents, hosting public talks and publishing projects about the historical and cultural development of Po Leung Kuk.
PROGRAMME
Admission: $100 for members, $150 for guests /non-members
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Registration will be closed at 12 noon HK Time on 26 April 2024.